How to Pronounce "surrogates"
word
ˈsɝəˌɡeɪts/, /ˈsɝəɡəts
SUR-uh-gayts
sˈʌɹəɡˌeɪts
SUR-uh-gayts
Definition
"Surrogates" are people or things that act as a substitute for someone or something else. The term is also commonly used for women who carry and give birth to a baby for another person or couple.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɝəˌɡeɪts/, /ˈsɝəɡəts
British English
sˈʌɹəɡˌeɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUR-uh-gayts
UK
SUR-uh-gayts
Listen in Context
The doctor explained the rules for surrogates in this country.
There are many kinds of surrogates for sugar in food.
Some families choose surrogates to help them have children.
Artificial sweeteners are common surrogates for natural sugar.